Rienda is the newest and most expansive village in Rancho Mission Viejo, designed as the long-term growth engine of the community. Development began in 2022 and is ongoing, with Rienda planned across five total phases and built to support families, active adults, and future generations through scale, infrastructure, and forward-looking amenities.

At full build-out, Rienda is expected to include approximately 2,680 homes, making it the largest village in RMV:

• 1854 all-ages homes, including attached and detached residences
• 826 Gavilán 55+ homes, designed for active adult living

This intentionally balanced mix allows Rienda to function as a complete village ecosystem, with separation where appropriate between family neighborhoods and 55+ communities, while still sharing access to village-wide and Ranch-wide amenities.

Homes, Layout, and Long-Term Planning

Homes in Rienda reflect the newest construction era in Rancho Mission Viejo, featuring modern architecture, open-concept layouts, energy-efficient systems, and contemporary design standards that differ noticeably from earlier villages. Neighborhoods are planned with long-term livability in mind, integrating parks, schools, trails, and recreation as development progresses rather than adding them later.

Rienda’s scale allows for broader infrastructure planning, making it especially appealing to buyers thinking in 10–20 year horizons, where schools, amenity depth, and future resale relevance matter as much as immediate lifestyle.

Signature Amenities and Recreation

Rienda is designed around multiple destination-style amenities distributed throughout the village, encouraging daily use, walkability, and neighborhood-level connection rather than reliance on a single centralized clubhouse.

One of the village’s newest focal points is Rienda Plunge, a 1.3-acre neighborhood park anchored by a 2,600-square-foot amenity building. The Rienda Plunge includes a reservable club room, BBQ patio, resort-style pool and spa, and a tot lot, making it a flexible space for everyday relaxation, family time, and hosted gatherings.

Another defining outdoor destination is Boulder Pond & Playground, built around a 3.5-acre pond with waterfall and surrounded by a half-mile of walking paths. The area includes a playground designed for children of all ages and functions as both a scenic walking destination and a central gathering space within the village.

Rienda also includes larger-scale recreational hubs such as Ranch Camp and Ranch Cove, as well as open-air fitness facilities and trail connections that link neighborhoods to the broader RMV trail network and preserved open space.

Education and Family-Focused Infrastructure

Education is a core component of Rienda’s long-term vision. Rienda School is a new TK–8 school scheduled to open in Fall 2027, designed to serve up to 1,600 students. The future campus will include dedicated spaces for performing arts, outdoor learning, and flexible educational programming, reinforcing Rienda’s appeal for families planning long-term residency in RMV.

The integration of schools, parks, and recreation within the village reduces commute time, improves walkability, and strengthens neighborhood cohesion as the community matures.

Access, Trails, and Village Connectivity

Rienda is positioned to balance growth with access to preserved open space. Walking and biking trails connect neighborhoods to parks, amenities, and surrounding ranchlands, reinforcing Rancho Mission Viejo’s emphasis on outdoor living and environmental preservation.

As a Rienda resident, you also receive full access to all Rancho Mission Viejo community-wide amenities, including those located in Sendero, Esencia, and other villages, significantly expanding lifestyle options beyond the immediate neighborhood.

Who Rienda Is Best For

Rienda is an ideal fit if you want:

• The newest and largest village in RMV
• Homes built from 2022 to current
• Modern layouts and contemporary construction standards
• Family-forward planning with a future TK–8 school
• Large-scale amenities balanced with neighborhood parks

Rienda stands apart as Rancho Mission Viejo’s most future-focused village, combining scale, infrastructure, and recreation into a community designed to evolve over time while delivering immediate lifestyle value.